…livestock during an attack on Illelar Dawagari community in Kagara Ward, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The attackers reportedly invaded the community at about 8:30 pm on Saturday and continued their operation until around 11 pm.A resident said the shooting victim, identified as Saminu Arzika, had gone…

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Federal Government has opened discussions with the World Bank for three new loans totalling $1.5bn, even as Nigeria’s public debt climbed to a record N166.79tn at the end of June 2026. Documents obtained from the World Bank show that the proposed fi…

…realistic and long-term industrial policy? Where is the capacity of the state and government to faithfully implement it? What is the state of our corporate governance, labour and inheritance laws? The list is not exhaustive, off course. But these are the institutions and institutional mechanisms that generate wealth on…

…he stated bureaucratic bottlenecks to ensure efficient project execution. “The Government of Kenya is 100 per cent behind this project. We have secured the required land and are working to ensure that we spend our time building rather than navigating administrative delays,” he said. The President further commended the…

The Federal Government has opened discussions with the World Bank for three new loans totalling $1.5bn, even as Nigeria’s public debt climbed to a record N166.79tn at the end of June 2026. Documents obtained from the World Bank show that the proposed financing comprises three separate $500m facilities for climate resil…

…simply because those functions are connected to the same project. She said, “The government cannot do it alone, so also professionals in the building environment – the architects, structural engineers, mechanical engineers, electrical consultants, town planners – you can’t do it alone. We cannot have a resilient and sa…

…the Debt Management Office’s N5.8tn target by N2.34tn, as investor demand exceeded the government’s borrowing plans. A review of eight Nigerian Treasury Bills auctions conducted between July and September shows that total allotments were 40.34 per cent above the planned issuance for the quarter. The 364-day Treasury bi…

…Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, have vowed to sustain its strike until the state government implements the December 2025 Federal Government/ASUU agreement.The strike, which began on September 15, has shut down academic activities at Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo; Lagos State University of Education, LASUED, Oto/…

…which all the state chapters have been invited and asked to key into and even the local government, so that we can thank God for bringing us together under one umbrella as a body of Christ. “Sadly, even at the national level, but particularly at the state level, our celebration is a sober one. As I said in my address.…

…underscores why the issue of personal responsibility is so vital. He said, “The state government has expended tens of billions of naira without significantly scratching the surface of the problem. Tackling flooding and gully erosion is a collective action which must begin with individual choices.See more Punch stories…

…man, Sada Tambai, for allegedly k!lling his 80-year-old father in Bindawa Local Government Area of the state. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The incident occurred on September 21, 2026, when the Bindawa Divisional Police Headqua…

…The suspect, Mas'udu Saidu, was traced and arrested at Gulma town in Argungu Local Government Area of the state. The spokesperson for the command, SP Bashir Usman, confirmed his arrest to journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Friday, September 25, 2026. According to Usman, the suspect allegedly st@bbed his 38-year-old busines…

…Hisbah Board has arrested eight persons over alleged homos3xual acts in Kazaure Local Government Area of the state. The Public Relations Officer of the Board, Dauda Hadejia, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, September 26, 2026 said the suspects were arrested following a complaint lodged by a 22-year-old ma…

…of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, have rescued the District Head of Fursum in Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau State, Alhaji Musa Usman, from a mob attack by youths of Ninseng community. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 1:45 p.m. on September 25, 2026, when troops responded t…

…by the governor. The chairmen of the State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB; Local Government Service Commission; and Teaching Service Commission will remain in office, although the respective boards have been dissolved. Also exempted from the termination of appointments are Directors-General and Technical Advise…

…at the weekend rescued six Kidnapped victims around Gbise community in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, reaffirming the Joint Task Force sustained commitment to protecting lives and denying criminal elements freedom of action within its Joint Operations Area. Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu, Acting Media Info…

…soaring before any credible protection was in place for working families. He said: “The government pulled away the floor, offered workers a flimsy umbrella and now applauds itself while the rain beats down on them. “Fuel, transport, food and rent have devoured their earnings. This is a callous way to govern people who…

…in the area of job creation. Obi said his administration would run an inclusive government anchored on unity and investment. “If you elect us to serve, we will only borrow money for investment,” he said. “We’re no longer going to borrow money for consumption. We want to move Nigeria from consumption to production. By t…

Women senators demand justice for 36 pregnant Bungoma schoolgirls Nominated Senator Catherine Mumma, who led a 10-member delegation of the Kenya Women Senators Association (KEWOSA), said the reported pregnancies raised serious questions about the protection of school-going children and the conduct of adults who take ad…

…three suspects for the vandalism of public properties and building structures on government land. The suspects were apprehended on Monday evening by operatives of the Corps in collaboration with Agunaechemba Security Outfit in Onitsha Local Government Area LGA while vandalising government property on Onitsha South LGA…

…of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has rejected claims by the Anambra State Government that his administration left behind inherited debts, including a ₦2bn ecological loan, contractor liabilities and unpaid salaries, gratuities and pensions. Obi, in a statement on X on Tuesday, described the claims as “com…

Kano State Government has rejected a media report claiming that it had unveiled 480 housing units under the proposed Gida-Gida Mega City Project, describing the report as misleading. The clarification was contained in a statement signed by the Director of Public Enlightenment, Ministry for Housing Development, Malam Ad…

…ceremony took place at the Community Primary School Field in Asuk-Ama Town, Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The ceremony attracted family members, friends, community leaders and well-wishers. by Linda Ikeji at 15/09/2026 11:18 AM | Share this Story

…5, 2026. The children will be laid to rest on September 21 in Turan Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. by Linda Ikeji at 15/09/2026 11:29 AM | Share this Story

…tell you the land has a "Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) in progress" or is "Free from Government Acquisition." In reality, "C of O in progress" often means nothing has been approved by the state Ministry of Lands. If the government has already acquired that coordinate for a proposed public road, airport, or industri…